FTS A-League Round 3 Preview: Adelaide United vs. Perth Glory
Round 3’s final game may very be the most exciting in terms of goal scoring and the even nature of the two teams, with top of the table Perth making the trip across the nullarbor to play against an inform Adelaide side at Coopers Stadium.
Perth are in hot form at the moment too, but they’re away form from past seasons leaves a little to be desired, but their new look attack and philosophy may turn this around. Adelaide, generally strong at home under Josep Gombau, will be looking to carry on from their game midweek, in which they beat Sydney FC in an FFA Cup tie to advance to the semi finals.
Head to Head:
Last Meeting: 21/12/13 at NIB Stadium. Perth Glory 0-0.
Form Guide: Adelaide United : DW. Perth Glory: WW.
Absentee List:
Perth Glory: Josh Risdon (ankle), Sidnei Sciola (calf), Ruben Zadkovich (back), Harry O’Brien (groin).
Adelaide United: Cameron Watson (toe 2 – 3 weeks), Jordan Elsey (wrist – 5 weeks), Ben Warland (ankle – 4 weeks).
Adelaide United (probable):
Galekovic, Goodwin, Boogard, McGowan, Elrich, Carrusca, Sanchez, Jeggo, Senchez Alberto, Cirio, Ferreria
Bruce Djite is named, but in doubt
Perth Glory (probable) Vukovic, Jamieson, Djulbic, Thwaite, Ferreria, Griffiths, Hersi, Marinkovic, Nichols, Keogh, Garcia
Eyes on… Andy Keogh.
Scoring a hat-trick against last season’s champions sent shockwaves through the remainder of the league about the quality of Keogh. Keogh will be up against the Galekovic this week, who is regarded as one of the premier keepers in the league. If Keogh stays fit his name should be alongside Berisha’s near the top of the golden boot. Prediction: Perth 2-2 Adelaide.
FTSAUS FACT
- Bruce Djite (28) can overtake Sergio van Dijk (29) as Adelaide’s 2nd highest ever goals corer (behind the 41 goals of Travis Dodd) if he scores twice against Perth.
- Kenny Lowe’s first match was against Adelaide last season and ended 0-0.
